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<p>The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br/>
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<p>The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br/>
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If this is of no interest, here is a link <a href="#id1979-76-1">to the caving</a>!</p>
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<li><a href="report.htm">Expo report, Cambridge Underground 1980</a></li>
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<li><a href="report.htm">Expo report, Cambridge Underground 1980</a></li>
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<li><a href="bcracc.htm">BCRA Caves & Caving Report</a></li>
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<li><a href="bcracc.htm">BCRA Caves & Caving Report</a></li>
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<li>Nick Thorne's write-up in <a href="792026.htm">Belfry Bulletin 378</a></li>
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<li>Nick Thorne's write-up in <a href="792026.htm">Belfry Bulletin 378</a></li>
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<li>Odkrycie i eksploracja Eislufthöhle - <a href="811412.htm">original
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<li>Odkrycie i eksploracja Eislufthöhle - <a href="811412.htm">original
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english article</a> (published in Polish in 1980)</li>
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english article</a> (published in Polish in 1980)</li>
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<li><a href="../../pubs.htm#pubs1979">Index</a> to all publications</li>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-27A">Friday 27th July</div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-28</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Tony M.</div>
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<div class="triptitle">journey - drove</div>
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<blockquote>"I drove and I drove<br>
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<blockquote>"I drove and I drove<br>
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Oh how I drove, etc."</blockquote>
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Oh how I drove, etc."</blockquote>
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<p>Down to Somerset to collect food and A N Other item. Met Accountant on
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<p>Down to Somerset to collect food and A N Other item. Met Accountant on
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the way to the pub - confirmed Hovercraft tickets - ate food, drank wine,
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the way to the pub - confirmed Hovercraft tickets - ate food, drank wine,
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had last (almost) pint for several weeks - lapsed into fitfully sweaty
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had last (almost) pint for several weeks - lapsed into fitfully sweaty
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sleep. Yours sincerely <div class="trippeople">Tony M.</div></p>
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sleep. Yours sincerely Tony M.
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<p>The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br/>
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<p>The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br/>
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If this is of no interest, here is a link <a href="#id1979-76-1">to the caving</a>!</p>
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If this is of no interest, here is a link <a href="#id1979-76-1">to the caving</a>!</p>
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<p>THIS ALL NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY REFORMATTED INTO MODERN FORM.
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<li><a href="report.htm">Expo report, Cambridge Underground 1980</a></li>
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<li><a href="report.htm">Expo report, Cambridge Underground 1980</a></li>
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<li><a href="bcracc.htm">BCRA Caves & Caving Report</a></li>
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<li><a href="bcracc.htm">BCRA Caves & Caving Report</a></li>
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<li>Nick Thorne's write-up in <a href="792026.htm">Belfry Bulletin 378</a></li>
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<li>Nick Thorne's write-up in <a href="792026.htm">Belfry Bulletin 378</a></li>
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<li>Odkrycie i eksploracja Eislufthöhle - <a href="811412.htm">original
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<li>Odkrycie i eksploracja Eislufthöhle - <a href="811412.htm">original
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english article</a> (published in Polish in 1980)</li>
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english article</a> (published in Polish in 1980)</li>
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<li><a href="../../pubs.htm#pubs1979">Index</a> to all publications</li>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-27A">Friday 27th July</div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-28</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Tony M.</div>
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<div class="triptitle">journey - drove</div>
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<blockquote>"I drove and I drove<br>
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<blockquote>"I drove and I drove<br>
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Oh how I drove, etc."</blockquote>
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Oh how I drove, etc."</blockquote>
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<p>Down to Somerset to collect food and A N Other item. Met Accountant on
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<p>Down to Somerset to collect food and A N Other item. Met Accountant on
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the way to the pub - confirmed Hovercraft tickets - ate food, drank wine,
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the way to the pub - confirmed Hovercraft tickets - ate food, drank wine,
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had last (almost) pint for several weeks - lapsed into fitfully sweaty
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had last (almost) pint for several weeks - lapsed into fitfully sweaty
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sleep. Yours sincerely <div class="trippeople">Tony M.</div></p>
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sleep. Yours sincerely Tony M.
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-28A">Saturday 28th July</div></p>
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<p>6.00 am sees <div class="trippeople">Andy</div> setting off on the great trek south (incorporating
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-28</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Andy W, Tony and Ben</div>
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<div class="triptitle">journey - great trek south</div>
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<p>6.00 am sees
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setting off on the great trek south (incorporating
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second breakdown of Austin Maxi). Hit Chez Ben before 10 & then towards
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second breakdown of Austin Maxi). Hit Chez Ben before 10 & then towards
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Tony's where we got lost because his map was crappy. Repacked cars - unfair
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Tony's where we got lost because his map was crappy. Repacked cars - unfair
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amounts heaped into the Crab while Julian kept his roof-rack hidden. After
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booking scheme got us on an enormous hovercraft with a funnel ?! The drive
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booking scheme got us on an enormous hovercraft with a funnel ?! The drive
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from Calais was smooth until midnight and then ...</p>
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from Calais was smooth until midnight and then ...</p>
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<p>Sunday 29th July</p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-29</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Andy W, Tony and Ben</div>
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<div class="triptitle">journey - great trek south</div><p>Sunday 29th July</p>
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<p>Stopped for a brew near Aachen, all five of us, then since the
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<p>Stopped for a brew near Aachen, all five of us, then since the
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"Crab" needed more petrol we arranged to meet Nick and Julian down
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discovered Karl Gaisberger is in Yugoslavia till August 12th.</p>
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discovered Karl Gaisberger is in Yugoslavia till August 12th.</p>
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<p>Ben.</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-30A">Monday 30th July</div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-30</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Nick, Julian</div>
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<div class="triptitle">106 - plateau access</div>
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<p>Nick and Julian plus a German dictionary negotiated free access to the
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<p>Nick and Julian plus a German dictionary negotiated free access to the
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plateau. Walked over to 106 and laid a guide line back to the col. Went to
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the note. Had some beer, fell asleep in the car. [SEE TUESDAY FOR CONTINUING
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the note. Had some beer, fell asleep in the car. [SEE TUESDAY FOR CONTINUING
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SAGA] ---></p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-31A">Tuesday 31st July</div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-07-31</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Nick, Julian, Ben</div>
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<div class="triptitle">journey - Daylight (04:40)</div>
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<p>Woke up in the car (several times) - woke Ben up, who was on the ground
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<p>Woke up in the car (several times) - woke Ben up, who was on the ground
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outside ?! Daylight (04:40) so we set off to drive to Altaussee. All going
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we had brekkers and rescued the car and made a mess in the campsite, then
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someone mentioned caving and all the parties changed.</p>
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someone mentioned caving and all the parties changed.</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-07-31B"><!-- same day --></div><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-1">Eislufthöhle</a> 1623/106</div> <div class="trippeople">Nick & Tony</div></p>
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<p>I got the short straw and ended up in the caving team. (Andy asked me to
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<p>I got the short straw and ended up in the caving team. (Andy W asked me to
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mention that he carried the Bluewater up to the cave.) I'm writing this in
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mention that he carried the Bluewater up to the cave.) I'm writing this in
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Bar Fischer, looking across at this bird wearing tight white jeans ...
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Bar Fischer, looking across at this bird wearing tight white jeans ...
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phew ! God, I must concentrate. Got underground, rigged the snow slope with a
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exciting 50m through trip. Altitude about 1750+m, 200m NE of col ?</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-01A">Wednesday 1st August</div></p>
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-2">Eislufthöhle</a></div>
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harness, low flying ice from Tony's boot and great demoralisation determined
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<p>"Underground scenery" - I'll see nicer scenery when they put me
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<p>even Less Coital Penetration</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-02A">Thursday 2nd August</div></p>
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-3">Eislufthöhle</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Nick Julian</div></p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-03A">Friday 3rd August</div></p>
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another pitch. This was Mars Bar paper tested, and thought to be directly
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above the Gents. Went back and tried to rig the 20m pitch. However, the rope
|
above the Gents. Went back and tried to rig the 20m pitch. However, the rope
|
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only reached the second bolt so we came back out. Andrew lost his carbide
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only reached the second bolt so we came back out. Andrew lost his carbide
|
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and all his lights went out so I left him. <div class="timeug">Time 10½ hrs.</div></p>
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and all his lights went out so I left him. Time 10½ hrs.
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<p>Ben.</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-04A">Saturday 4th August</div></p>
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<p>Festered all day</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-05A">Sunday 5th August</div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-05</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Nick, Julian</div>
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-5">Eislufthöhle</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Nick Julian</div></p>
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<p>Took the attractive route down to the Fiesta Run rigging the 10m pitch
|
<p>Took the attractive route down to the Fiesta Run rigging the 10m pitch
|
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into the Gents off a bolt. Put another bolt at the head of the last pitch
|
into the Gents off a bolt. Put another bolt at the head of the last pitch
|
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reached last year and descended a 3m pitch to an obvious traverse level. A
|
reached last year and descended a 3m pitch to an obvious traverse level. A
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-05B">Sunday 5th August</div></p>
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<div class="trippeople">Tony + Andy C</div>
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<p><div class="triptitle">Prospecting on the Plateau</div> - <div class="trippeople">Tony + Andy C</div></p>
|
<div class="triptitle">plateau - Prospecting on the Plateau</div>
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<p>Ben drove us up the Toll Road before going off to collect Simon + Simon.
|
<p>Ben drove us up the Toll Road before going off to collect Simon + Simon.
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From there we strode manfully up to the col camp before dumping some gear at
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From there we strode manfully up to the col camp before dumping some gear at
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@@ -290,13 +313,13 @@ yds from 106. We returned to the large entrance and Tony set to at a rock
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blocking the previously located passage beyond. After a couple of minutes we
|
blocking the previously located passage beyond. After a couple of minutes we
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broke through and Tony thrutched through in his shorts, T-shirt and carrying
|
broke through and Tony thrutched through in his shorts, T-shirt and carrying
|
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his emergency electric light - found chamois skeleton in stooping height
|
his emergency electric light - found chamois skeleton in stooping height
|
||||||
phreatic tube which ended in a small cosy chamber after 50 feet. Andy then
|
phreatic tube which ended in a small cosy chamber after 50 feet. Andy W then
|
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attacked another entrance further along the cliff face, which was draughting
|
attacked another entrance further along the cliff face, which was draughting
|
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intermittently; dug through some loose rubble to enter a phreatic passage
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intermittently; dug through some loose rubble to enter a phreatic passage
|
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similar to the previous one - but about 3m wide, flat floored and minus the
|
similar to the previous one - but about 3m wide, flat floored and minus the
|
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chamois remains. After about 40 feet a boulder fall split the passage. The
|
chamois remains. After about 40 feet a boulder fall split the passage. The
|
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left hand dropped 3 feet to a boulder-choked depression then led up through
|
left hand dropped 3 feet to a boulder-choked depression then led up through
|
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a boulder pile in the [looks like 'rough']. which Andy ascended as far as he
|
a boulder pile in the [looks like 'rough']. which Andy W ascended as far as he
|
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dared - about 15 feet - some ice in the roof. The R H lead at the boulder
|
dared - about 15 feet - some ice in the roof. The R H lead at the boulder
|
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fall led to the same boulder pile into the roof, which choked similarly.
|
fall led to the same boulder pile into the roof, which choked similarly.
|
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Emerged with chilly hands after around ten minutes poking around. Tony
|
Emerged with chilly hands after around ten minutes poking around. Tony
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@@ -304,19 +327,19 @@ wisely decided not to enter, either because the entrance was awkward or more
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probably because it was bloody cold and he wasn't wearing a wetsuit.</p>
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probably because it was bloody cold and he wasn't wearing a wetsuit.</p>
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<p>We then packed up the gear and trundled off to the promising looking
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<p>We then packed up the gear and trundled off to the promising looking
|
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shaft found earlier on near 106. Sun by now blazing down. Andy spent the
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shaft found earlier on near 106. Sun by now blazing down. Andy W spent the
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first 10 minutes bolting the entrance while Tony fiddled around with his
|
first 10 minutes bolting the entrance while Tony fiddled around with his
|
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chest harness and other bits of ironmongery. Rigged the pitch with a 50m
|
chest harness and other bits of ironmongery. Rigged the pitch with a 50m
|
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length of Interalp - Tony descended in T-shite and shorts, kicked away some
|
length of Interalp - Tony descended in T-shite and shorts, kicked away some
|
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snow about 20 feet down, decided it was a wetsuit job and prusiked out,
|
snow about 20 feet down, decided it was a wetsuit job and prusiked out,
|
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lacerating knees en route !</p>
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lacerating knees en route !</p>
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<p>Andy then descended to a ledge about 45-50' down, then returned to the
|
<p>Andy W then descended to a ledge about 45-50' down, then returned to the
|
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surface. Tony, having donned the necessary protective gear abseiled down
|
surface. Tony, having donned the necessary protective gear abseiled down
|
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beyond the ledge through a narrower slit down to the bottom, which had no
|
beyond the ledge through a narrower slit down to the bottom, which had no
|
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exit. Prussicked back to above the ledge where a short traverse to the right
|
exit. Prussicked back to above the ledge where a short traverse to the right
|
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led to a 25 ft pitch with a possible continuation along the rift. Returned
|
led to a 25 ft pitch with a possible continuation along the rift. Returned
|
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to surface for reappraisal. Andy then descended to the bottom (of what was
|
to surface for reappraisal. Andy W then descended to the bottom (of what was
|
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about a 75 ft shaft) came back up to look at the side passage and returned,
|
about a 75 ft shaft) came back up to look at the side passage and returned,
|
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considering it not worth pursuing. We thrutched around amongst surface holes
|
considering it not worth pursuing. We thrutched around amongst surface holes
|
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for a while before encountering Nick and Julian on their return from 410m of
|
for a while before encountering Nick and Julian on their return from 410m of
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@@ -325,17 +348,21 @@ for a while before encountering Nick and Julian on their return from 410m of
|
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<p>What an entertaining and pleasant day.</p>
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<p>What an entertaining and pleasant day.</p>
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<p>Tony.</p>
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<p>Tony.</p>
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<div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-6">Eislufthöhle</a> 1623/106</div> <div class="trippeople">Ben + Andy</div></p>
|
<div class="trippeople">Ben + Andy W</div>
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<div class="triptitle">1623-106 - Eislufthöhle</div>
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<a id="id1979-76-6">Eislufthöhle</a>
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<p>Due to Julian's late arrival to tell us that there was no tackle at 106,
|
<p>Due to Julian's late arrival to tell us that there was no tackle at 106,
|
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we aborted the evening walk up and chopped the 110m rope in two. 5 am start
|
we aborted the evening walk up and chopped the 110m rope in two. 5 am start
|
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saw us underground by 8.30 (ugh !). Fairly quick even with 3 tackle bags
|
saw us underground by 8.30 (ugh !). Fairly quick even with 3 tackle bags
|
||||||
down to HotGK, then slower as the traversing progressed. Traversing seemed
|
down to HotGK, then slower as the traversing progressed. Traversing seemed
|
||||||
easier than last year to Fiesta Run (very horrible). Then N & J's 3m pitch -
|
easier than last year to Fiesta Run (very horrible). Then N & J's 3m pitch -
|
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obvious that new bolt needed - Ben feeling cool after a few minutes so him
|
obvious that new bolt needed - Ben feeling cool after a few minutes so him
|
||||||
to bolt. Andy set off to look for more protectors, bolts etc. on yesterday's
|
to bolt.
|
||||||
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<p>Andy W set off to look for more protectors, bolts etc. on yesterday's
|
||||||
route. Down the 5/10 to a large chamber, free climb down to ante-chamber,
|
route. Down the 5/10 to a large chamber, free climb down to ante-chamber,
|
||||||
interesting hole up in left wall. Descending traverse to another pitch -
|
interesting hole up in left wall. Descending traverse to another pitch -
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||||||
still no tackle in sight so down 5m - aha ! a can and a tackle bag - quick
|
still no tackle in sight so down 5m - aha ! a can and a tackle bag - quick
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@@ -343,26 +370,30 @@ nip down the next 15m for a brief look - uninspiring and then out - very
|
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much more strenuous and horrific ascender slip of the top 5m pitch back to
|
much more strenuous and horrific ascender slip of the top 5m pitch back to
|
||||||
Ben - bolt finished - just waiting for hanger. Replaced Marlow by 45m
|
Ben - bolt finished - just waiting for hanger. Replaced Marlow by 45m
|
||||||
Interalp - rebelay and Ben abseils into the unknown. One small rub, then
|
Interalp - rebelay and Ben abseils into the unknown. One small rub, then
|
||||||
thrutchy - then - FREE ! 30m in an expanding shaft to a ledge, a few more
|
thrutchy - then - FREE !
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||||||
|
<p>30m in an expanding shaft to a ledge, a few more
|
||||||
metres to a second ledge with a cross rift descending for a further 30m ?
|
metres to a second ledge with a cross rift descending for a further 30m ?
|
||||||
Rift getting wider to left under a rock bridge and remarkable pinnacle of
|
Rift getting wider to left under a rock bridge and remarkable pinnacle of
|
||||||
limestone, Obvious rebelay needed - less obvious best place to put it: far
|
limestone, Obvious rebelay needed - less obvious best place to put it: far
|
||||||
wall to the left best - and most difficult ! Ben ascends, Andy descends for
|
wall to the left best - and most difficult ! Ben ascends, Andy W descends for
|
||||||
a look ferrying tackle bag / bolting gear down. A couple of stones lobbed
|
a look ferrying tackle bag / bolting gear down. A couple of stones lobbed
|
||||||
suggest a landing in a pool with rift continuing to left - possibly a
|
suggest a landing in a pool with rift continuing to left - possibly a
|
||||||
further drop. A belayed gear and then Tempus Fugit forced exit. Long slog
|
further drop. A belayed gear and then Tempus Fugit forced exit. Long slog
|
||||||
out with lots of ascender slippage including a certain amount of free fall
|
out with lots of ascender slippage including a certain amount of free fall
|
||||||
by Andy despite very frequent toothbrush stops. Up to HotGK OK and not too
|
by Andy W despite very frequent toothbrush stops. Up to HotGK OK and not too
|
||||||
long to get out - <div class="timeug">total 11 hr trip</div> to -385m. Rather dim walk back to col -
|
long to get out - <div class="timeug">total 11 hr trip</div> to -385m. Rather dim walk back to col -
|
||||||
and quite dark back to café - finally hit Bar Fischer at 10pm in time for
|
and quite dark back to café - finally hit Bar Fischer at 10pm in time for
|
||||||
four beers.</p>
|
four beers.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Andy</p>
|
<p>Andy W</p>
|
||||||
|
|
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-7">Eislufthöhle</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Two Simons</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-07A">7 August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-07</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Simon F, Simon K</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle - showabout trip for SK</div>
|
||||||
|
Two Simons,
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-76-7">Eislufthöhle</a>
|
||||||
<p>What was to be a showabout trip for SK rapidly turned into a minor
|
<p>What was to be a showabout trip for SK rapidly turned into a minor
|
||||||
derigging operation from the very bottom after a few beers.</p>
|
derigging operation from the very bottom after a few beers.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
@@ -387,21 +418,24 @@ apallingly slippy ropes and pathological ascenders.</p>
|
|||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>S F---></p>
|
<p>S F---></p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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|
underground: SF 11¾ hrs; SK 12¾ hrs
|
||||||
|
|
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-99-1">Höhle 99</a></div> <div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-07B">August 7th</div> <div class="triptitle">Tony and Andy</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-07</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Tony and Andy W</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">99 - near 106</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-99-1">Höhle 99</a>
|
||||||
<p>Having been informed of the existence of 99 - about 100 yards away from
|
<p>Having been informed of the existence of 99 - about 100 yards away from
|
||||||
106 and draughting strongly, reached the plateau at about midday and
|
106 and draughting strongly, reached the plateau at about midday and
|
||||||
promptly disappeared - both of us - into the clints for a grande burundi -
|
promptly disappeared - both of us - into the clints for a grande burundi -
|
||||||
followed at intervals by other offerings throughout the afternoon.</p>
|
followed at intervals by other offerings throughout the afternoon.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>After a superficial examination, rigged the first 25' or so with a
|
<p>After a superficial examination, rigged the first 25' or so with a
|
||||||
ladder, or two, Andy descended and examined the draughting lead through an
|
ladder, or two, Andy W descended and examined the draughting lead through an
|
||||||
icy orifice, followed by Tony who bolted the pitch head and froze up his
|
icy orifice, followed by Tony who bolted the pitch head and froze up his
|
||||||
[???] ! Andy [???]ed the pitch with 50m of IA then descended down a snow
|
[???] ! Andy W [???]ed the pitch with 50m of IA then descended down a snow
|
||||||
slope for about 40', whence the shaft turned slightly - a convenient rebelay
|
slope for about 40', whence the shaft turned slightly - a convenient rebelay
|
||||||
at a later date. Continued to the bottom - on first glance choked with
|
at a later date. Continued to the bottom - on first glance choked with
|
||||||
boulders and not producing any draught. The draught roared out of a vertical
|
boulders and not producing any draught. The draught roared out of a vertical
|
||||||
@@ -417,10 +451,13 @@ and a further 20-30 ft beyond. This boulder will be moved, when 106 is empty
|
|||||||
just in case a connection is possible, in order to pursue this dry old route
|
just in case a connection is possible, in order to pursue this dry old route
|
||||||
which may be considered to be draughting.</p>
|
which may be considered to be draughting.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-8">Eislufthöhle</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Nick + Julian</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-08A">8th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-08</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Nick + Julian</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle - rigged</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-76-8">Eislufthöhle</a>
|
||||||
<p>Plodded down to last pitch of last year. Julian then went off and
|
<p>Plodded down to last pitch of last year. Julian then went off and
|
||||||
derigged the dry route whilst I bolted the rebelay for the twelfth.
|
derigged the dry route whilst I bolted the rebelay for the twelfth.
|
||||||
Descended 30m in damp rift to an 'under over' (go over; the under's wet).
|
Descended 30m in damp rift to an 'under over' (go over; the under's wet).
|
||||||
@@ -429,15 +466,18 @@ free climb as the shaft levels out. Next is a pitch of about 20-25m. The
|
|||||||
belays are both natural, but the backup is a little near the lip of the
|
belays are both natural, but the backup is a little near the lip of the
|
||||||
pitch (be warned). From the bottom a large platform is the takeoff to a
|
pitch (be warned). From the bottom a large platform is the takeoff to a
|
||||||
pitch of about 20m. These pitches are a little damp, especially after rain.
|
pitch of about 20m. These pitches are a little damp, especially after rain.
|
||||||
Total depth ~500m at least. <div class="timeug">Time ~ 8 hrs.</div></p>
|
Total depth ~500m at least. Time ~ 8 hrs.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Nick</p>
|
<p>Nick</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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|
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<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-9">Eislufthöhle</a></div>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-08</div>
|
||||||
<div class="trippeople">Andy and Tony</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-08B">8th August</div></p>
|
<div class="trippeople">Nick + Julian</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle - surveying</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Andy W and Tony</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
a id="id1979-76-9">Eislufthöhle</a
|
||||||
<p>Departed from the surface at about 11.00, starting to rain, with the
|
<p>Departed from the surface at about 11.00, starting to rain, with the
|
||||||
intention of continuing the survey to grade V (sic) standard, below the bolt
|
intention of continuing the survey to grade V (sic) standard, below the bolt
|
||||||
in Follow-through shaft, which we reached after about 2 hours, including
|
in Follow-through shaft, which we reached after about 2 hours, including
|
||||||
@@ -449,15 +489,16 @@ false floor at the bottom of Follow-through -10.8 metres, and surveyed the
|
|||||||
small chamber at the bottom. Clino then packed up, as did enthusiasm and a
|
small chamber at the bottom. Clino then packed up, as did enthusiasm and a
|
||||||
swift exit was made, J and N pursuing us on the way.</p>
|
swift exit was made, J and N pursuing us on the way.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><div class="timeug">Time ~ 5 hours</div> - Andy</p>
|
<div class="timeug">Time ~ 5 hours</div> - Andy W</p>
|
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-09A">Thursday 9th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-09</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Ben, Andy W, Simon K, Simon F, Nick, Tony, Andy C, Julian</div>
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle">Altaussee GösserHöhle</div> <div class="trippeople">Ben Andy (till 6.00 pm) Simon K Simon F Nick Tony
|
<div class="triptitle">Altaussee - GösserHöhle</div>
|
||||||
Andy C Julian</div></p>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
Andy W (till 6.00 pm)
|
||||||
|
<p>
|
||||||
<p>Entered just after midday and steadily downed the pot. Some jacking
|
<p>Entered just after midday and steadily downed the pot. Some jacking
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noises were made around 2.00 pm after we had finished two, but the
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noises were made around 2.00 pm after we had finished two, but the
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motivation of the more experienced members of the party saw the team through
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motivation of the more experienced members of the party saw the team through
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@@ -475,10 +516,14 @@ prone position etc. Nearly fell into another pot on the way back. Time taken
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10 hours. Depth reached 30 litres. A damn fine trip.</p>
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10 hours. Depth reached 30 litres. A damn fine trip.</p>
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<p>Beats any Reininghaushöhle for pretties.</p>
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<p>Beats any Reininghaushöhle for pretties.</p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-10A">10th August</div> <div class="trippeople">Ben + Andy</div> - <div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-10">106</a></div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-10</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Ben + Andy W</div>
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<div class="triptitle">106 - too wet</div>
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<p>After retreating after the 6th, Ben and Andy got up to the col as night
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<a id="id1979-76-10">106</a>
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<p>After retreating after the 6th, Ben and Andy W got up to the col as night
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fell, staggering slightly on the way. It all looked set for a brilliant star
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fell, staggering slightly on the way. It all looked set for a brilliant star
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studded night. At 1 am, both were awoken by gales and lashing rain. The tent
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studded night. At 1 am, both were awoken by gales and lashing rain. The tent
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leaked, tried to take off etc. etc. producing a particularly uncomfortable
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leaked, tried to take off etc. etc. producing a particularly uncomfortable
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@@ -488,25 +533,25 @@ bit wet underground and after reaching the free 15m pitch it was decided the
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new pitches would be too wet so we jacked. Washed the 15m rope, took out a
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new pitches would be too wet so we jacked. Washed the 15m rope, took out a
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piece of Marlow and a piece of hawserlaid.</p>
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piece of Marlow and a piece of hawserlaid.</p>
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<p><div class="timeug">Time 6 hrs</div></p>
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<p><a href="#id1979-76-9">Previous trip</a>/<a href="#id1979-76-11">Next trip</a></p>
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<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-10B">10th August</div> <div class="trippeople">Tony, Andy C and Simon K</div> - <div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-99-2">99</a></div></p>
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<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-10</div>
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<div class="trippeople">Tony, Andy C and Simon K</div>
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<p>What a stinking day ! Enthusiasm unfortunately overtook common sense and
|
<div class="triptitle">99 - obstructive boulder</div>
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with Andy lugging 82 metres (yes 82 !) of Interalp we raced up to the
|
<a id="id1979-99-2">99</a>
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m unfortunately overtook common sense and
|
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|
with Andy W lugging 82 metres (yes 82 !) of Interalp we raced up to the
|
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plateau to change rather unhappily in low cloud and drizzle. The wetsuits,
|
plateau to change rather unhappily in low cloud and drizzle. The wetsuits,
|
||||||
previously left at 106 to freshen themselves, lived up to their name and
|
previously left at 106 to freshen themselves, lived up to their name and
|
||||||
caused some discomfort which was accentuated by hanging around in a very
|
caused some discomfort which was accentuated by hanging around in a very
|
||||||
cold pot. Tony went down first, happy to get below the draught and snow
|
cold pot. Tony went down first, happy to get below the draught and snow
|
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(into which the end of the rope had frozen pretty solidly) in the hope of
|
(into which the end of the rope had frozen pretty solidly) in the hope of
|
||||||
moving the obstructive boulder whilst Andy put in another bolt half way down
|
moving the obstructive boulder whilst Andy W put in another bolt half way down
|
||||||
the shaft. Needing a lifeline to be protected against a head first lob Tony
|
the shaft. Needing a lifeline to be protected against a head first lob Tony
|
||||||
sat around waiting for Andy so that we were both frozen by the time progress
|
sat around waiting for Andy W so that we were both frozen by the time progress
|
||||||
could be made. The boulder eventually had to be pushed creating a wonderful
|
could be made. The boulder eventually had to be pushed creating a wonderful
|
||||||
noise as it dropped 12 feet to a boulder strewn ledge. Tony then free
|
noise as it dropped 12 feet to a boulder strewn ledge. Tony then free
|
||||||
climbed down and eventually calling for Andy's assistance the boulder was
|
climbed down and eventually calling for Andy W's assistance the boulder was
|
||||||
pulled back from its position on the top of a longer pitch. Extreme cold led
|
pulled back from its position on the top of a longer pitch. Extreme cold led
|
||||||
to a return to the surface after the next pitch had been observed to
|
to a return to the surface after the next pitch had been observed to
|
||||||
corkscrew cleanly away for at least 30-40 feet. Everybody was feeling
|
corkscrew cleanly away for at least 30-40 feet. Everybody was feeling
|
||||||
@@ -516,22 +561,27 @@ rain.</p>
|
|||||||
<p>PS. Simon K festered coldly on the surface throughout and sensibly
|
<p>PS. Simon K festered coldly on the surface throughout and sensibly
|
||||||
resisted the tempting offer of a tourist trip.</p>
|
resisted the tempting offer of a tourist trip.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><a href="#id1979-99-1">Previous trip</a>/<a href="#id1979-99-3">Next trip</a></p>
|
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|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-11A">Saturday 11th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-11</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople"></div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Rained</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle">Rained</div></p>
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
|
||||||
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|
<hr />
|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-12A">Sunday 12th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-12</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople"></div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Rained</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle">Rained</div></p>
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
|
||||||
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|
<hr />
|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-13A"><a id="id1979-76-11">Monday 13th August</a></div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-13</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Julian, Andy W, Ben, Simon F, Nick</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle - pushing</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Didn't rain, therefore:</p>
|
<p>Didn't rain, therefore:</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle</div> <div class="trippeople">Julian, Andy W (taking photos),
|
Julian, Andy W (taking photos), Ben, Simon F, Nick (pushing team) with all five of us derigging. Yes,
|
||||||
Ben, Simon F, Nick (pushing team)</div> with all five of us derigging. Yes,
|
|
||||||
derigging, initially because we thought we were running out of time, and
|
derigging, initially because we thought we were running out of time, and
|
||||||
could only afford one more push and, as it turned out, because the pot ended
|
could only afford one more push and, as it turned out, because the pot ended
|
||||||
of its own accord.</p>
|
of its own accord.</p>
|
||||||
@@ -547,7 +597,7 @@ boulder floor. Ominous black mud started to cover the rock. The head of a
|
|||||||
short pitch was soon reached and the drop tests confirmed with a loud
|
short pitch was soon reached and the drop tests confirmed with a loud
|
||||||
booming splash that a sump was in the offing. Bolted and descended the pitch
|
booming splash that a sump was in the offing. Bolted and descended the pitch
|
||||||
(5m) to ankle deep mud covering boulders, and a large, long, deep lake of a
|
(5m) to ankle deep mud covering boulders, and a large, long, deep lake of a
|
||||||
sump pool - an interesting moment for all concerned. Andy and Julian arrived
|
sump pool - an interesting moment for all concerned. Andy W and Julian arrived
|
||||||
and photographed the place to pieces (I hope).</p>
|
and photographed the place to pieces (I hope).</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>All five of us then started to derig. Then as the cold water pounded down
|
<p>All five of us then started to derig. Then as the cold water pounded down
|
||||||
@@ -557,37 +607,39 @@ to be.</p>
|
|||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>With each of us earning hero points of doubtful validity, we eventually
|
<p>With each of us earning hero points of doubtful validity, we eventually
|
||||||
got all the gear above the Hall of the Greene King, spat over our shoulders
|
got all the gear above the Hall of the Greene King, spat over our shoulders
|
||||||
and left the place. <div class="timeug">Trip times varied between 14 and 16 hours.</div></p>
|
and left the place. Trip times varied between 14 and 16 hours.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Thank god its over. The exhaustion at the time outdid the sense of
|
<p>Thank god its over. The exhaustion at the time outdid the sense of
|
||||||
achievement, but we'll grow to appreciate it.</p>
|
achievement, but we'll grow to appreciate it.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Nick.</p>
|
<p>Nick.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><a href="#id1979-76-10">Previous trip</a>/<a href="#id1979-76-12">Next trip</a></p>
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 14 hours</div>
|
||||||
<hr />
|
<hr />
|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-14A">Tuesday 14th</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-14</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Tony, Andy C, SKellet</div>
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-12">Eislufthöhle</a> Derig.</div> <div class="trippeople">Tony Baroni, Andy C, SKellet</div></p>
|
<div class="triptitle"> Eislufthöhl - Derig.</div>
|
||||||
|
Tony Baroni<br>
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-76-12">Eislufthöhle</a>
|
||||||
<p>Blatted down to top of HotGK with wierd fantasies about derigging whole
|
<p>Blatted down to top of HotGK with wierd fantasies about derigging whole
|
||||||
lot. Discovered that the tackle bags are f...ing heavy, esp Andy who was
|
lot. Discovered that the tackle bags are f...ing heavy, esp Andy Who was
|
||||||
dumb enough to carry the huge yellow TB. SK got jammed in over Keg Series
|
dumb enough to carry the huge yellow TB. SK got jammed in over Keg Series
|
||||||
and swore mightily, also leaving his knee pads and most of his knees here.
|
and swore mightily, also leaving his knee pads and most of his knees here.
|
||||||
Everyone took ages on Plugged, with many slipped ascenders and more
|
Everyone took ages on Plugged, with many slipped ascenders and more
|
||||||
swearing. Eventually removed 3 TBs + ammo cans. Got charged by cattle on way
|
swearing. Eventually removed 3 TBs + ammo cans. Got charged by cattle on way
|
||||||
back - bravely repelled [???]</p>
|
back - bravely repelled [???]</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><div class="timeug">Time ~~ 6 hrs</div></p>
|
Time ~~ 6 hrs
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p>Simon K</p>
|
<p>Simon K</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><a href="#id1979-76-11">Previous trip</a>/<a href="#id1979-76-13">Final trip</a></p>
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 6 hours</div>
|
||||||
<hr />
|
<hr />
|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-15A">Wednesday 15th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-15</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Nick, Simon F, Ben, Julian, Andy C, Tony</div>
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-76-13">Eislufthöhle</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Nick, Simon F, Ben, Julian, Andy C, Tony</div></p>
|
<div class="triptitle">Eislufthöhle - derigging</div>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-76-13">Eislufthöhle</a>
|
||||||
<p>More derigging. Simon F, Ben, Nock straight (?) out with vast amounts of
|
<p>More derigging. Simon F, Ben, Nock straight (?) out with vast amounts of
|
||||||
tackle, Julian following derigging. Ben's CMI and light met their respective
|
tackle, Julian following derigging. Ben's CMI and light met their respective
|
||||||
makers half way up Plugged Shaft accompanied by some very unchristian
|
makers half way up Plugged Shaft accompanied by some very unchristian
|
||||||
@@ -596,20 +648,28 @@ hauling. All over in 6½ hours, then to the serious business of carrying
|
|||||||
the gear back to the Bergrestaurant. All back by 6.00 pm amd so to the Kitzer
|
the gear back to the Bergrestaurant. All back by 6.00 pm amd so to the Kitzer
|
||||||
Hotel for food and Fischer's for fizzy wine and beer.</p>
|
Hotel for food and Fischer's for fizzy wine and beer.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
|
||||||
<hr />
|
<hr />
|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-15B"><!-- same day --></div>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-15</div>
|
||||||
<div class="triptitle"><a id="id1979-99-3">99</a></div> <div class="trippeople">Simon K</div></p>
|
<div class="trippeople">Simon K</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">99 - removing the rock anchors</div>
|
||||||
|
<a id="id1979-99-3">99</a>
|
||||||
<p>Only problem, I hear, was removing the rock anchors from the wall. (Who
|
<p>Only problem, I hear, was removing the rock anchors from the wall. (Who
|
||||||
is this man ?)</p>
|
is this man ?)</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><a href="#id1979-99-1">Previous trip</a>/<a href="../../1623/99/99.html">Guidebook description</a></p>
|
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|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<p><div class="tripdate" id="t1979-08-16A">Thursday 16th August</div></p>
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-16</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople">Nick, Andy C and Julian</div>
|
||||||
<p><div class="triptitle">The end !</div> Nick, Andy C and Julian to col to pick up the remaining gear.
|
<div class="triptitle">plateau - The end !</div>
|
||||||
|
Nick, Andy C and Julian to col to pick up the remaining gear.
|
||||||
Rest of day spent swimming, packing, sunbathing and driving home.</p>
|
Rest of day spent swimming, packing, sunbathing and driving home.</p>
|
||||||
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
<div class="tripdate" id="abc">1979-08-17</div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="trippeople"></div>
|
||||||
|
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - LCP</div>
|
||||||
<p>L.C.P.</p>
|
<p>L.C.P.</p>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<dl>
|
<dl>
|
||||||
@@ -651,6 +711,7 @@ League tables were as follows</p>
|
|||||||
<li>Tony 0 \
|
<li>Tony 0 \
|
||||||
<li>Andy C 0 } relegated
|
<li>Andy C 0 } relegated
|
||||||
</ul>
|
</ul>
|
||||||
|
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
|
||||||
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|
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|
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|
|
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